The victorious Indian cricket team was appreciated by the President of India, Pratibha Patil for its efforts towards the test series win at New Zealand. Ending the 41 year old drought, the Indians sealed a 1-0 series victory against the Kiwis.

India's Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said Tuesday a magnificent team effort had led to the country's first series win in New Zealand for four decades.
But he did have some special words for opening batsman Gautam Gambhir and pace bowler Zaheer Khan, who were both at the forefront of the 1-0 series victory, clinched with a draw in the third Test.

India's opening batsman Gautam Gambhir's near faultless 167 against New Zealand Sunday has highlighted the purple patch of form he hit since returning to the Test side last year.
Gambhir's innings lasted nearly six hours and helped ensure victory for India in the third Test and the first Test series victory in New Zealand for his country since 1968.